US Bridges

Md 201 over Brier Ditch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.02 MI N of Good Luck RD · Structure no. 100000160022020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
Daily traffic
35,180
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 201 over Brier Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 201 over Brier Ditch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,361 by 2026. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 201
CrossesBrier Ditch
Location0.02 MI N of Good Luck RD
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates38.97236, -76.91501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,180 (2009)
Projected traffic42,361 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 201 over Brier Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Md 201 over Brier Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 201 over Brier Ditch carry?

About 35,180 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 201 over Brier Ditch?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 201 over Brier Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.